I am only a week and a half out and am doing great so far. Down 15 pounds, not really hungry and no nausea or pain. I do get thirsty though and may be taking bigger sips/swallows than I should be of Water. Is it also normal to be able to eat almost a cup of broth at a half hour meal? I know at first I was supposed to do the 30 cc of liquid every 15 minutes, but I definitely tolerated that fine after a week and still wanted more to drink. Maybe I am just too impatient, but 15 min seems like a long time between little sips.

No, you can't stretch your sleeve with liquids.

I had this question at first too because like you, I drink A LOT. I called my Drs and they said there is no way you can stretch on liquids and drinking more than whats suggested is fine as long as you're drinking 0 calories drinks. Look up the "Pyloric valve"...its the valve in your stomach to your intestines that basically lets all liquids go through almost instantly. Once i understood how it worked, it made me feel better.